For employers, the certification provides skill-verification tools that not only help assess a person's skills in using Microsoft Office programs but also the ability to quickly complete on-the-job tasks across multiple programs in the Microsoft Office system.

A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2007 and meets the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. It also demonstrates candidates' commitment to growing and documenting their skills.